The Effects of Social Media
The image shows a colourful hand-drawn mind-map titled “The Effects of Social Media”, divided into ways social media can help or harm.
Help 1: Motivation
- Seeing people living healthy and productive days can inspire us to try too.
- It positively influences us to try new routines, experiences and activities.
- For example: “day in the life” videos.
Help 2: Hobbies
- The online world introduces us to many hobbies, helping us find new interests.
- Examples include BookTok, crocheting and cooking.
- Social media offers free access to recipes and cooking methods, helping people learn healthy meals.
Help 3: Communication
- Social media allows us to keep in contact with friends and family.
- It helps us stay in touch with people who may live far away.
Harm: Unrealistic Expectations
- Influencers often show routines, clothes, food and experiences that may lead to envy.
- We may feel upset due to not fitting those standards.
- It can affect how we eat, dress, socialise and live.
- People often focus on what they lack or cannot do.
- This can be harmful to mental health.
- Remember that people online are not always what they seem.
- Media is not always real — focus on accepting yourself.